The award-winning German toy manufacturer Hess-Spielzeug has been producing high-quality wooden toys since 1991. With  colourful, innovative and child-friendly designs, Hess-Spielzeug has grown to become one of the leading European manufacturers of quality wooden toys for babies and toddlers.

At Down to Earth Baby we love the simple but colourful and fun designs that capture Baby's attention making them great toys for the car, pram or as a lovely gift. But most importantly parents can rest assured that these toys are safe, chemical-free and eco-friendly.

All Hess toys are made in Germany under environmentally friendly conditions and using only carefully selected materials. The toys are made from high-quality European wood (such as beech and maple) from renewable resources. All paints and stains are water-based and 100% non-toxic and saliva-resistant. All other materials used such as strings, elastics and glues are also non-toxic and child-safe. Any metal part such as clips and bells are nickel free. Hess toys fully comply with European Safety Standards for Toys (EN71).